This year at the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival, some of the most imaginative and clever hot-air balloons have risen. This is a list of several of my favorite balloons to appear. Angry Birds A crowd favorite for sure! The Piranha Monster! Annie the Lady Bug Humpty Dumpty Even Humpty Dumpty makes an appearance! Squirt the

New Mexico was and is the wild west. And with the gold rushes that occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries many towns were established. Many of these are vacant ghost towns but some still are alive and well and actually quite lovely. I’m going to share the towns that still stand today

Rainbow photos are a dime a dozen but when it comes to truly beautiful captures, they are few and far between. New Mexico is the perfect state for images of rainbows, thunderstorms, and sunsets. Arguably it’s the best state in the country for such sights. Here is a collection of 10 of the most amazing

Often the strangest town names are in places where there’s not much around. You know, the middle-of-nowheres that populate our vast and beautiful country. New Mexico is not exception to the strange town name epidemic. Here are 9 towns I think you’ll find to be quite strange in New Mexico. 1. Truth or Consequences Well

The world over knows the name of Roswell, New Mexico. The first thought that most likely comes to mind is of alien spacecraft landings and government cover-ups. Roswell is short-changed due to its media abused and conspiracy-based image. It actually has one of the most unique thriving fine art scenes in the country and some

White Sands National Monument is one of many reasons that New Mexico is referred to as “The Land of Enchantment.”  People from all around the world travel to White Sands in droves throughout the year. It makes them feel as though they’re visiting another planet because of its insane white sandy dunes (actually gypsum crystals

New Mexican food is insanely good! They mix together traditional ingredients of Mexican food but then add their own twist. In my opinion, what New Mexico has done for Mexican food, is by far the greatest mix of culinary culture. New Mexico brought us the delicious sopapilla, the proper rolled enchilada and the amazing and

New Mexico is absolutely gorgeous. It is known as “The Land of Enchantment” for several reasons and one of them is due to its enchanting beauty. With fall right around the corner, the changes in weather are going to be majestic in the state. As the temperature drops, New Mexico flings open its doors to the

New Mexico has an abundance of unique wildlife. The state has hot desert terrain in the south, windy high deserts through the middle and bountiful forests up north. Because of the state’s large range of biodiversity, many majestic creatures call New Mexico their home. Though not all of these creatures are friendly. Here are 5 of New Mexico’s

New Mexico never ceases to mesmerize, amaze and amuse us. It’s such a unique state that many don’t know much about. At the same time though, many think they know a lot about it. Well this article is for both types. Those who don’t know and those who think they know. Here are 12 incredible

New Mexico is truly a beautiful state with many hidden gems. It has so much to offer those who find themselves to be more of the adventurous type of person. For those who regard themselves as adventurous and want to experience some amazing times in New Mexico, this is a good list of 5 places

New Mexico is nicknamed The Land of Enchantment for good reasons. It is one of the most beautiful places on the planet, let alone the country. New Mexico has beautiful forestry, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains that bring millions of adventurous travelers to the state every year. The history of Western expansion, of old Mexico

New Mexico is truly the land of enchantment with its amazing natural scenery, historic wild west landmarks and its ancient Native American ruins. With all this wild and unique history, it’s no wonder that there are many haunted locations throughout the state. I have compiled a list of 6 of the most haunted places in

During the month of October many states across the U.S. hold festivals. It’s the end of the harvest and cooler longer nights are ahead. These harvest-based festivals are quite common, but in Albuquerque they do something quite unique. It’s the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta The Balloon Fiesta began in 1972 as

The Miraculous Loretto Chapel Staircase The Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico is a place of legend with an and old and unique history. The history of the Loretto Chapel began when Bishop Jean Baptisite Lamy was appointed by the Church to the New Mexico Territory in 1850. The Bishop desired to build a